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On the recordFebruary 4, 2004
There is only a negligible amount of funds in the fiscal year 2005 budget that falls under the tanker lease heading, and no funds to actually lease aircraft.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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Discussing funding for tanker leases in the fiscal year 2005 budget.

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